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Floating Pods Enhancing Dynamic Circulation in Interactive Living Spaces

Author:
Sara Sá
Floating Pods Enhancing Dynamic Circulation in Interactive Living Spaces

Project in-detail

The arrangement of floating pods within the nucleus enhances dynamic circulation, creating interactive living spaces that prioritize user engagement and functionality.
5 key facts about this project
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Floating platforms allow avatars to navigate seamlessly between different areas.
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The central nucleus serves as the home’s core, promoting interaction and connectivity.
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Pods are arranged at varying heights, resembling a garden surrounding the nucleus.
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Movable petals function as roofs, providing flexibility in spatial openness.
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Interactive objects within rooms serve as shortcuts to various applications and experiences.

The NEST is a unique exploration of virtual living that focuses on enhancing connections and interactions within a modern environment. The design is based on the idea of a nucleus, where spaces grow and evolve like cells in the process of division. The intention is to create a virtual setting that caters to various functions and supports daily life in an imaginative way.

Spatial Organization

The heart of the NEST is its central nucleus, which serves as the main area of the home. This nucleus extends into multifunctional spaces designed for different activities. The living area is split into two sections that encourage socializing while also offering private moments. Outdoor spaces are divided into three parts, providing expanded opportunities for interaction with the surrounding environment.

Dynamic Circulation

An essential characteristic of the NEST is its dynamic movement system, which features platforms that float and allow avatars to navigate freely. This arrangement encourages exploration, enabling users to move easily from one room to another. The pods are positioned at varying heights, resembling a garden that surrounds the nucleus, contributing to a lively and inviting atmosphere throughout the home.

Sensory Experience

The design emphasizes sensory engagement through the thoughtful use of visuals and sounds. Various colors, shapes, and ambient sounds create an immersive environment that captivates users. In this space, each room includes interactive objects that link to various applications, enhancing the overall functionality. This focus on interactivity supports a connected living experience for users.

Functional Adaptability

The workroom in the NEST showcases adaptability with a platform that changes positions to serve different functions. It can be used for display or movement, reflecting modern requirements in virtual environments. The absence of conventional doorways allows for fluid movement, while movable petals can adjust the openness of spaces, providing a balance between privacy and accessibility.

The design culminates in a fresh interpretation of living within a virtual context. It offers an engaging experience characterized by movement, flexibility, and a sense of connection.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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Competition organisers

The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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